A loft that opens to a lower room is also called a balcony (the term is from the Italian word balcone, “large window”) this term may also refer to an upstairs outside porch or deck.Ģ. Attic: Synonyms for this word (from the Latin Atticus, “of Attica”) for a room or area under the roof of a house include garret (the term is from the Middle English word garite, “watchtower, turret”) and loft (from the Old English word for “air” or “sky), as well as the obscure cockloft. Here’s an alphabetical tour of domestic vocabulary to help you avoid getting lost or walking through the wrong doorway, and to give you a choice in navigating your way:ġ. 15 Words for Household Rooms, and Their Synonyms By Mark Nichol
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